Properties of Light Lab

Data:
Record the data from each trial in the data chart below. Be sure to fill in the chart completely.
Material
Interactions
List any observations you made as the light rays passed from the air on the top of the screen to the selected material on the bottom of the screen.
Evidence
Using the protractor, measure the angle as the light passes from the top material to the bottom material on the screen. Also, note the index of refraction for each as indicated on the screen.
Trial One
Air on top

Angle:
Index of refraction:
Air on bottom

Trial Two
Air on top

Angle:
Index of refraction:
Water on bottom

Trial Three
Air on top

Angle:
Index of refraction:
Glass on bottom

Conclusion:
Your conclusion will include a summary of the lab results and an interpretation of the results. Please write in complete sentences.
Did your data support your hypothesis? Use evidence to explain.

Which material refracted the light rays the most: air, water, or glass?

Which material refracted the light rays the least: air, water, or glass?

How does density affect refraction?

Diamonds are a very dense material. Predict what would happen to the light ray if you projected it from air through a diamond.

Explain where you observe reflection, refraction, and absorption of light in your everyday activities